Robert brings over two decades of experience in commercial and corporate banking, supported by a formal qualification in Corporate Treasury. His career spans a broad spectrum of roles, from front-line relationship management and leadership, structured lending to strategic planning and risk oversight. He has successfully led product development initiatives and played a pivotal role in establishing and growing a front-line banking team in a new geographic market.
Robert’s expertise lies in building trusted client relationships, personalised in-depth support, navigating complex lending structures and delivering sound risk management solutions. His professional journey has also included senior strategic roles, where he has contributed to shaping business direction and enhancing product offerings to meet evolving client needs.
Beyond his core banking responsibilities, Robert has held non-executive roles, advisory and directorial positions. These include serving as Chair of a Further Education college and director of a niche SME, where he has applied his governance experience, strategic insight and commercial acumen to support organisational growth and resilience across diverse sectors.
Outside of work, Robert is a keen sportsman and enjoys staying active. He looks forward to the day his children can drive, anticipating the extra time it will afford him to pursue his own sporting interests more freely.